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RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living

RISE: Resource Centre for Independent Living

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21 William St
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 1V2
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705-746-6996
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Toll-Free: 1-800-634-6828
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Fax: 705-746-2323
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9am-4:30pm
Last updated: Nov 1, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or email for more information * Directing Funding application is available at www.dfontario.ca

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People with permanent physical disabilities.

Fees

Free Services * Membership Fees: $20 single * $35 family * $55 Corporate

Contacts

Tammy Gould - Executive Director and Direct Funding Program Coordinator
705-746-6996 ext 101 * tgould@risercil.ca
Laurie Doyle - Administrative Assistant
705-746-6996 ext 104

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Parry Sound District ; Muskoka District

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Parking at the Rear

Description of Services:

Non-profit, charitable organization that focuses on empowering adults with disabilities by eliminating barriers, promoting, and encouraging their citizenship, and assisting them in attaining and maintaining their own independent living goals

Programs and services includes four pillars:
  • research
  • information, Referral, and Resources for individuals through community programs, workshops and other community agencies
  • peer support for groups and individuals  
  • empowerment

Direct Funding - Self-Managed Attendant Services Program - Allows people with permanent physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendant services.

Coffee Break Newsletter - RISE creates, produces, and distributes 1000 copies of the Coffee Break Newsletter biweekly to over 40 local business in the Parry Sound area.

Button Making - for all occasions including family reunions, political parties, events, community events/fundraisers, etc.

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